Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver’s protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.

As an engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will support the design and development focused on a mix of door systems, wheelchair lifts/ramps, windows, driver’s barriers, charging products, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Supervisor, and sometimes working under guidance of senior engineers, you will design and develop mechanical based components and assemblies, assist in product development, and help ensure compliance with engineering standards.

This role is ideal for engineers looking to deepen their technical skills and operate within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

We would like to know if you meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Basic project management skills (scopes, plans, & costs)
• Experience supporting development of mechanical based systems in transportation
• Familiarity of mechanical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Familiarity of NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, Problem Solving Techniques, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations
• Proficiency in Solid Works or similar
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and collaborate effectively
• The following
  
  Competencies:
• Problem Analysis:
  Collects and organizes relevant information from various sources, identifies trends, and quickly identifies key aspects when analyzing large data sets.
• Results Orientation:
  Sets ambitious goals independently, delivers results better or sooner than expected, and makes proposals for more efficient or effective methods.
• Integrity:
  Takes personal responsibility, is honest about opportunities and risks, keeps promises, and informs others frankly about issues.
• Teamwork:
  Works collaboratively towards collective results, comes up with ideas to improve team performance, and helps others achieve their goals.
• Learning Ability:
  Applies new information and ideas proactively, changes behavior based on feedback and combines new and existing knowledge.
• Creativity:
  Comes up with new, unconventional ideas and solutions, questions conventional views, and makes use of unusual sources.
• Self-Organization:
  Organizes and prioritizes tasks independently to efficiently reach goals, identifies workload issues, and realistically plans time needed.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts activities and behavior independently when changes are necessary, responds effectively to unexpected issues, and adapts plans as needed.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Remains calm and continues to work effectively under serious time pressure or in the face of resistance, setbacks, and disappointments.
• Self-Development:
  Independently pursues professional growth through feedback, self-assessment, and structured learning plans to enhance performance.

• Assist in developing mechanical systems, including components and subassemblies
• Create and revise detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics
• Contribute to innovation & patents
• Support senior engineers in designs, DFMEAs, and validation testing
• Participate in prototype builds and test planning
• Analyze test results and recommend design improvements
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams
• Support field service and sales teams in resolving technical issues
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-based problem-solving

• Primarily office-based work
• Use a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift/move up to…